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ST04 HCD

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,078 mi
Last recorded75,078 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 HCD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,078 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear bands

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

service light showing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,983 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on close to wear bands

tape holding rear lamp on

Fail 16 Mar 2015 73,983 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on close to wear bands

tape holding rear lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,310 miles

bad engine oil leak from sump /rusted badly/

Fail 7 Apr 2014 72,310 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bad engine oil leak from sump /rusted badly/

Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,584 miles

air bag light on

Pass 9 Apr 2012 67,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 55,691 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 55,304 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,950 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear lower tail light not working

Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,694 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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ST04 HCD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST04 HCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ST04 HCD registered?

ST04 HCD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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